She takes silence as assent from the Pokemon and buys a few of the cheaper ball things - no sense going for the expensive ones if they don't know how to use them.

There's the faintest sound of music beginning to play, and she turns around to see the same thing that Maine does: that Blue is indeed picking a fight, and Creamsicle is right there with him.

"Hey," she calls out, stepping closer. She's surprised when the bug sprays out what looks like web at both Pokemon, who move a little slower covered in it. It's hard to misinterpret that.

"Set that thing on fire!" And so Creamsicle uses Ember!